Italian Pasta Salad Recipe in 60 Seconds

Ingredients

• 300 g Pasta (fusilli or penne) (short pasta, cooked al dente)
• 250 g Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil (good quality, about 4 tablespoons)
• 15 g Fresh Basil Leaves (torn roughly)
• 150 g Fresh Mozzarella (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 tsp Salt (sea salt, or to taste)

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook al dente according to package directions (about 8‑10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Boiling

2. Prep Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella

   While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, tear the basil leaves, and cut the fresh mozzarella into bite‑size cubes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Combine Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, torn basil, and mozzarella. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle the salt, and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

4. Serve or Chill

   Serve the salad immediately at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g